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What’s New
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PDSD Fee Increase
Effective February 8, 2010, fees charged by the Planning and Development Services Department were increased per Ordinance No. 10747, adopted by Mayor and Council on January 5, 2010. All permits will be assessed a $16.50 archive fee.
Gray Water Notice
Beginning June 1, 2010, all new one- and two-family dwellings are required to have gray water stub-outs for laundry drains. In
addition, new single-family dwellings will be required to have separated drain lines for lavatories, showers, and bathtubs to allow for future installation of distributed gray water systems.
For further information please email Clayton Trevillyan at clayton.trevillyan@tucsonaz.gov .
Concurrent Plan Review
If you are interested in concurrent review, try PDSD's new Development Package Review. This new process may be used for
any development within the City of Tucson that would require a site or development plan prior to the issuance of building permits.
Use Development Standard 2-01 along with the layout document to draw the plans. Use the Development Package checklist
to tell us what reviews you would like done. All Development Packages must be submitted to the CDRC office for review.
If you have any questions, contact Patricia Gehlen at patricia.gehlen@tucsonaz.gov or call (520) 837-4919.
NOTE: Please view the documents in the links above.
Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps ( D-FIRM ) are now available for public use from the Pima County Regional Flood Control
District.
City of Tucson D-FIRM FAQ
The City of Tucson now has a Frequently Asked Question document available for Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps
PDSD Notices
The Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD) is testing an automated email service to allow the public to be
aware of a wide variety of zoning and development projects that include a required public participation component. To subscribe, send a blank email to subscribe-pdsd-notices@lyris.tucsonaz.gov (The email must be completely blank. If you
automatically add a signature to your email, you will need to disable it temporarily.)
Tucson’s Green Building Program
On August 5th, the Mayor and Council approved a voluntary Green Building Program for residential (one to three units) structures.
City of Tucson Residential Green Building Rating System
Green Building CheckList
Minimum Requirements for Swimming Pool Plans
The Planning and Development Service Department has updated the minimum requirements for swimming pool plans. Including
these items on the site plan along with the pool barrier information will support a complete and timely plan review and field inspection.
Getting Ready for Residential Photo Voltaic
On June 17, 2008, Mayor and Council unanimously voted to require all new residences to be solar ready for electric (PV) and
hot water. All new single family homes or duplexes must include in the plans either a Photo Voltaic system or preparation for later installation of a PV system in order to receive a building permit.
Development Standard 2-17 Protected Development Right Plan Standards
On April 28, 2009, Mayor and Council adopted Development Standard 2-17 Protected Development Right Plan Standards.
The standard prescribes procedures, definitions, and standards for the processing of Protected Development Right (PDR) requests. If you have any questions please contact Patricia Gehlen at 520-837-4919
Commercial Water Harvesting
On October 14, 2008, the Mayor and Council adopted the Rainwater Harvesting Ordinance. On May 19, 2009, Mayor
and Council adopted the Development Standard 10-03: Commercial Rainwater Harvesting. To facilitate compliance
with ordinance and development standard, the City of Tucson Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development has prepared an Excel spreadsheet that can be used to calculate the required water budget.
NOTE: Compliance with the Rainwater Harvesting Ordinance and Development Standard
IS NOT REQUIRED UNTIL JUNE 1, 2010.
Development Standard 2-10 - Flexible Lot Development
A proposed amendment to the Development Standards that describes submittal, historic and green building requirements that apply to flexible lot development.
Water Harvesting Cisterns
The Zoning Administrator has prepared a determination to clarify application of the Land Use Code as it relates to the installation of water harvesting cisterns.
Solar Ready Ordinance
On June 17, 2008, Mayor and Council unanimously voted to require all new residences to be solar ready for electric (PV) and
hot water. Please click on the headline above for more information.
Proposed Development Standard for Solid Waste Disposal
The City of Tucson Environmental Services Department is proposing a newly revised Development Standard 6-02 to address
solid waste disposal, including refuse and recycling. If you have comments please email them to Andy.Vera@TucsonAZ.gov.
Proposed Development Standard for Gated Entrances
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Development Service Department are proposing a new Development
Standard 3-02 to address safety and review of gated entrances. If you have comments please email them to Jose.Ortiz@TucsonAZ.gov
Proposed ADA Ramp Crossing Standards & Templates
The City of Tucson's Development Services Department is proposing ADA Ramp Crossing Standards & Templates for your
input. It is hoped that these standards and template details will assist designers in getting their plans reviewed for ADA quickly,
contractors will have a standard that works across the City, and inspectors will not have to evaluate a variety of different methods of providing accessibility. Please send your comments to Ronald.Brown@TucsonAZ.gov.
Recently Adopted PDSD Policies
Development Services Department policies can be found on the DSD policies page
PDSD Proposed Policies
The Development Services Department is requesting public comment prior to formal implementation of the following proposed
policies. If you have any comments or questions please email Glenn.Moyer@TucsonAZ.gov or Beth.Grant@TucsonAZ.gov.
New Policy for Review of Revisions to All Site Related Plans
This policy establishes procedures for fair, consistent, and expeditious review and approval of construction revisions, inspections, and final certificates of occupancy.
Proposed Standards for Electronic Plans and Documents
The Development Services Department is proposing standards for the submission of electronic plans and documents. We will
be exploring the submission of plans in the proposed format. Please follow these proposed standards when submitting electronic plans and documents. Click here to make commentson these standards.
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